5-Day Greater Kruger Luxury Lodge, Panorama Route Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Johannesburg - Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Embark on an unforgettable safari adventure as you depart from Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport at 7:00 am in a comfortable shared minivan transfer. Journey through the scenic Highveld and Lowveld regions of Mpumalanga, arriving at Ivory Moon Lodge at approximately 2:00 pm. After a refreshing break, your adventure begins with an afternoon sunset game drive in the Greater Kruger’s Blue Canyon Reserve, exploring the wilderness in an open safari vehicle.

Keep your eyes peeled for Africa’s iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with other remarkable wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, and hippo. As the sun sets over the savannah, enjoy sundowners in the bush before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner and fireside storytelling beneath a starlit African sky.

Main Destination:

Moditlo Game Reserve (Blue Canyon GR)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located in Hoedspruit (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Guided open vehicle safari drive in the Kruger National Park

Following an early wake-up call, there will be time for tea or coffee and rusks before departing for a full-day open vehicle safari drive from approximately 6:00 am to 3:30 pm. Brunch is included along your route, and your guide will also stop for you to purchase refreshments during the day.

Spend approximately 7 to 8 hours on a safari in Kruger, exploring the Orpen-Satara area for a heightened chance of encountering lions. Return to the lodge, where you can unwind before a starlit dinner by the fire.

Main Destination:

Central Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Guided Panorama Route tour

Breakfast is served at the lodge before departing on a full-day tour of the Panorama Route, home to the third largest canyon in the world and the largest vegetated canyon in the work. The 8-hour tour takes you to sites such as God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavals, 1 of the numerous waterfalls along the route, Graskop and Pilgrims Rest.

Lunch is on your own account at one of the many stops along route.

Your Kruger Safari Co experience will last 7 to 8 hours, allowing you to return to the camp with plenty of time to relax by the fire before dinner. Dinner under the stars (with a complementary glass of wine) awaits every night, providing a perfect setting to share your experiences with others and make new friends.

Alternatively, you can swop the Panorama Route tour with another full-day safari drive in the national park at no extra cost. This needs to be booked in advance.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Panorama Route (Highlight)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Guided safari drive in the Kruger National Park

Today marks a return to the enchanting sights and sounds of the bush. You will rise early to be ready at 5:30 am (when predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas are most active) for a full-day safari into Kruger National Park with The Kruger Safari Co.

Your Kruger Park safari will last 7 to 8 hours, so you should be back at the camp with enough time to relax before dinner by the fire. You will repeat this for the following two days, aiming to check off more creatures from your bucket list and explore new landscapes and habitats. You will have dinner under the stars at night, sharing your experiences with others and making new friends.

Main Destination:

Central Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ivory Moon Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Morning guided bush walk and return to Johannesburg

Embark on a 1.5-hour guided bushwalk through the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, where you’ll explore the area’s diverse flora, fauna, and animal tracks while observing plains game up close with expert guidance. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty breakfast on the scenic deck before checking out and transferring back to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.